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Importing data

CSV

CSV files are an easy way to import data into farmOS.

The CSV Import module adds simple importers for each Asset type, Log type, and Taxonomy term type provided by farmOS modules. Template CSV files can be downloaded, filled in, and re-uploaded to create new records in the system. You can also see a list of all records that were created by each importer, and easily review/modify/delete them after import.

farmOS also provides a framework for developing more specialized importers with custom CSV column headers. See CSV importers in the farmOS Development Guide for more information.

Geometry

Geometry data can be imported into Assets and Logs in a few different ways.

Well-known text (WKT) can be pasted into any geometry field when you are creating or editing individual Assets and Logs. These fields also support GeoJSON and other formats.

farmOS can also import geometries from KML, KMZ, GPX, and GeoJSON files. If you already have your farm mapped in another software (like Google Earth), you can export KML/KMZ files for each area and then import them into farmOS records. Alternatively, you can use the KML Importer module to import a single KML file that contains the shapes for multiple Land Assets.

To import a KML, KMZ, GPX, or GeoJSON file to an individual Asset or Log, follow these steps:

  1. Create a new Asset or Log (or edit an existing one).
  2. Scroll down to the Files field and upload your KML file.
  3. Scroll to the Geometry field, and just below the map you will see a button labeled "Import geometry from uploaded files". If you uploaded a valid file, you will see the shape(s) appear in the map.

To import a KML/KMZ file containing multiple Land Assets, follow these steps:

  1. Enable the KML Importer module.
  2. Go to Administration > Import > KML Import in the toolbar.
  3. Upload your KML/KMZ file, select the default land type to assign to new Assets, and click "Parse".
  4. If geometries are found in the file, a fieldset will be shown for each of them, letting you customize the Asset name and land type, or exclude it from import.
  5. At the bottom of the form, there is an option to create a new Asset that will contain all the imported Assets. This is helpful so that you can easily review the Assets after they are imported. If you find that the import didn't work properly, you can select all the Assets under this parent Asset and delete them together.